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Consider whether an upgrade is necessary based on your needs and current performance.

Consider whether an upgrade is necessary based on your needs and current performance.

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Ametera
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10-23-2019, 09:11 PM
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I own a heavily overclocked 4790k running at 4.8ghz, reaching up to around 96c during gameplay, though in actual play it averages about 70c. My GPU is an overclocked RTX 2060 EVGA KO Ultra with 100 cores and 800 memory. I have 24gb DDR3 at 2133mhz RAM. I'm getting worn out from the CPU's lackluster performance. Should I sell the CPU, motherboard (ASUS Z97-C), RAM, and a couple of random dual fans for $200? The RTX 1050 Ti overclocks nicely, hitting nearly 2ghz on one core. Then I'd upgrade to a Ryzen 3600X, B450 M.PSU, and a $30 DDR4 16GB 3200mhz kit (all under $200 with used finds). Also, is it safe to buy a CPU and motherboard from AliExpress? The B450 M.PSU doesn't include a CMOS battery, but I have a few spare ones nearby. They should work fine. The B450 M.PSU is fully functional according to the seller. I already have a tower CPU cooler and an AIO system, so cooling shouldn't be an issue.
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Ametera
10-23-2019, 09:11 PM #1

I own a heavily overclocked 4790k running at 4.8ghz, reaching up to around 96c during gameplay, though in actual play it averages about 70c. My GPU is an overclocked RTX 2060 EVGA KO Ultra with 100 cores and 800 memory. I have 24gb DDR3 at 2133mhz RAM. I'm getting worn out from the CPU's lackluster performance. Should I sell the CPU, motherboard (ASUS Z97-C), RAM, and a couple of random dual fans for $200? The RTX 1050 Ti overclocks nicely, hitting nearly 2ghz on one core. Then I'd upgrade to a Ryzen 3600X, B450 M.PSU, and a $30 DDR4 16GB 3200mhz kit (all under $200 with used finds). Also, is it safe to buy a CPU and motherboard from AliExpress? The B450 M.PSU doesn't include a CMOS battery, but I have a few spare ones nearby. They should work fine. The B450 M.PSU is fully functional according to the seller. I already have a tower CPU cooler and an AIO system, so cooling shouldn't be an issue.

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10-25-2019, 02:27 PM
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You tend to struggle when performance drops under certain conditions. Older CPUs can become sluggish, but many games still run fairly well, so understanding your goals is important. For example, in some titles—particularly older ones—a 3600X might feel slower than a 4790K running at 4.8 GHz, highlighting the need for precise details.
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10-25-2019, 02:27 PM #2

You tend to struggle when performance drops under certain conditions. Older CPUs can become sluggish, but many games still run fairly well, so understanding your goals is important. For example, in some titles—particularly older ones—a 3600X might feel slower than a 4790K running at 4.8 GHz, highlighting the need for precise details.

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10-28-2019, 04:10 AM
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Generally speaking, it stutters a lot, though some titles like CS2 work okay. Fortnite tends to lag significantly. The 4790k runs at 4.8GHz on a single core only; above that it drops to 4.6GHz and becomes unstable, needing very high voltages. This might relate to the presence of DDR3.
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10-28-2019, 04:10 AM #3

Generally speaking, it stutters a lot, though some titles like CS2 work okay. Fortnite tends to lag significantly. The 4790k runs at 4.8GHz on a single core only; above that it drops to 4.6GHz and becomes unstable, needing very high voltages. This might relate to the presence of DDR3.

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10-28-2019, 12:16 PM
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Fortnite experiences occasional lag, especially on powerful machines. There are adjustments you can make to reduce the stutter, though I’m not sure about the exact details. @PowerPCFan might have some useful tips.
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10-28-2019, 12:16 PM #4

Fortnite experiences occasional lag, especially on powerful machines. There are adjustments you can make to reduce the stutter, though I’m not sure about the exact details. @PowerPCFan might have some useful tips.

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10-30-2019, 04:33 AM
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I shared this on another discussion: Fortnite suffers from annoying stutters... I experience it too and it feels quite frustrating on my mid-range 12600K/6700 XT machine. Make sure your system has AMD FreeSync, Nvidia G-SYNC or Vsync enabled, and use Fullscreen mode (not windowed, windowed fullscreen, or borderless). Set the maximum FPS in Fortnite and other games, then adjust a per-app FPS limit in RivaTuner. On your PC, try dx11—performance mode boosts Nvidia FPS but can introduce stutters.
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10-30-2019, 04:33 AM #5

I shared this on another discussion: Fortnite suffers from annoying stutters... I experience it too and it feels quite frustrating on my mid-range 12600K/6700 XT machine. Make sure your system has AMD FreeSync, Nvidia G-SYNC or Vsync enabled, and use Fullscreen mode (not windowed, windowed fullscreen, or borderless). Set the maximum FPS in Fortnite and other games, then adjust a per-app FPS limit in RivaTuner. On your PC, try dx11—performance mode boosts Nvidia FPS but can introduce stutters.

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